US Bridges

CR 325 W over Branch of Jordan Creek

FairPosted for load

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.40 S of CR 1200 S · Structure no. 2600310

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 325 W over Branch of Jordan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 325 W over Branch of Jordan Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 325 W
CrossesBranch of Jordan Creek
Location00.40 S of CR 1200 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.17743, -87.63054
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2021)
Projected traffic550 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$739,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 325 W over Branch of Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 325 W over Branch of Jordan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 325 W over Branch of Jordan Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is CR 325 W over Branch of Jordan Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 325 W over Branch of Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.